This course all about how we build intelligent machines through the meeting of mechanical systems such as engines and machines with the electronics needed to control them.

This course perfectly blends mechanical engineering and electronic engineering. It offers classes in 3D modelling and design, for example, as well as circuit design and programming. Our students and staff are intrigued and inspired by the interplay between electronics and moving parts in connected devices and state-of-the-art machinery.

Gain knowledge for the real world
In third year, you’ll get to do a six-month INTRA work placement and throughout the course, you’ll do lots of project-based learning where you use the latest real-world tools and technologies to solve problems and, of course, build robots. That’s not all. You’ll also take some business-based modules, so you can learn how to develop a business plan and work with other parts of an enterprise.

While you can go on from this course to work in either mechanical or electronic engineering, our graduates typically end up in roles where they incorporate one into the other. For example, they might put sensors into a machine to measure aspects of how it’s working or develop control systems for a lift or a car. Either way, mechatronics graduates are in huge demand.

Mechatronics is defined as a combination of mechanics and electronics which is controlled by computers. This includes designing robots or machines for various purposes; from the space rovers which explore planets, to auto-focusing digital cameras.

Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical, electronic, robotic and software engineering systems that are used in modern manufacturing industries. Mechatronic engineers are problem solvers by nature, looking for solutions to sometimes difficult engineering applications. This programme offers both an applied and practical-based approach with content that develops industry-relevant and sought-after skills. It is designed to address the needs of industry by supplying skilled technicians who have developed a diverse set of skills in machine design, sensor technology, control systems, computing and industrial networks 

This course is offered as a Direct Entry course - you apply directly to ATU Sligo

Mechatronics is the combination of mechanics, electronics, robotics and computing that is used in modern engineering industries. It involves the study of automation from an engineering perspective and serves the purpose of controlling advanced hybrid systems in business and industry.

In this work-based version of our campus course, you will spend three days a week in the workplace and two days a week studying online from IT Sligo, Ireland's largest and most experienced institute in online learning.

You will learn how to analyse, design, and control the type of machines and processes that are used, for example, in biomedical, automotive manufacture and high-speed automation. As a Mechatronic Systems graduate you will be equally at home in the mechanical or electronic domain and will be a specialist in interfacing computer-controlled systems.

Across the programme, practice-based learning is framed by the study of media and broadcast concepts, critical contexts, and current industrial practices. This approach encourages our students to become creative and critical practitioners with highly developed audio-visual literacy.

This degree aims to introduce you to the widest possible experience of modern broadcasting and media production combined with critical thinking and excellent online skills.

This one-year course introduces students to the broadcasting and media industries with a strong emphasis on the practical skills needed to work in radio, television, online media, journalism and content creation.

All aspects of this dynamic course are integrated and assessed through individual or group assignments and projects in the college’s state-of-the-art radio and television studios.

This is a one-year full-time programme which enables learners to develop their visual skills and explore their creativity though digital and practical processes. This course would suit someone who has an interest in Media, Art and Graphic Design. Opportunities to participate in educational trips, talks and workshops are available.

This course offers practical experience using new media technologies, ensuring you learn the skills required to excel in today’s competitive online landscape. You will learn the latest techniques in video production, podcasting, blogging, and visual storytelling while gaining an in-depth understanding of brand management, social media strategy, and content creation. By combining the professional rigour of journalism with the innovative tools of digital media, you will be equipped to craft engaging stories that resonate with fans and viewers.

Working in a studio-based environment, our hands-on production modules and specialist workshops focus on digital content creation and will have you thinking, designing and creating right from the start. This degree is designed to be fluid, responding to both your interests and the ever-changing industry landscape. With a complementary suite of practical and theoretical modules, all aspects of the course inform and are informed by each other. 

This one-year full time course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to work as a media professional both independently and in a supervisory capacity in a fully functioning radio station. The programme is designed to give the learner ample opportunity to hone key skills working in a live broadcasting environment, develop an understanding of an ever changing and growing media industry and build a portfolio of work as a media professional, broadcaster and journalist.

In our Media Studies degree students will study the principles and practices of audio-visual production and interactive web authoring, how to research and analyse media cultures, genres and industries, and the role of media in society and politics.

Students engage in independent and group projects to develop their media practice and have a flexible range of optional modules to expand their critical understanding.

With the BA in Media Technologies, you won’t just study media. You will create it, using cutting-edge technology while gaining a critical understanding of media law, ethics, and audience behaviour. This degree empowers you to build a versatile, professional portfolio. Graduate with the enterprise skills and creative confidence to make your mark in the global media industry.

There are two streams: Film and Documentary Stream & Media Stream.

This specialised certificate is designed to assist the learner with gaining direct employment to administrative roles within the public and private sectors, including roles in medical, dental and legal practices. This certificate can also be used to gain entry to degree programmes.

This one-year QQI Level 5 certificate provides a nationally recognized qualification for specialized administrative roles in the medical, dental, and general business sectors. The curriculum focuses on medical secretarial skills, business administration, and workplace computing, tailored to the needs of hospitals, private practices, and the pharmaceutical industry. Designed for immediate career entry, the course equips learners with the technical and organizational expertise required to support diverse healthcare environments.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision providing administration services and support in a range of office administration contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.

This programme is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the medical administration field. The course focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for a variety of roles within the healthcare sector.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.

This course provides specialized training in medical terminology and clinical administration, equipping graduates with the essential skills for healthcare support roles. It prepares learners for professional administrative positions across diverse medical environments, including hospitals, clinics, and dental practices.

Through hands-on training, learners gain practical expertise in medical office procedures, hospital and primary care administration, and essential business and IT applications used across modern healthcare environments. The course also offers insight into the administrative operations of community health services, private practices, pharmaceutical organisations, research settings, and complementary medicine.